7 COMMENTS

Considering the number of pedestrians who were near or on the bike path I feel that the cyclist was going much too fast. It is probable that the pedestrian also felt that the cyclist was too fast and for that reason he tried to obstruct him. His action is in no way justified – but people do react irrationally when they feel themselves to be the victims of aggression. The construction of a bike path where the pavement should be is always going to generate conflict.

It is people like you, who justifie obnoxious peds and drivers for their actions, instead of looking at the whole situation, that keeps cyclists in a continuous underdog situation. Neither drivers nor pedestrians should be On a bike lane, any more than pedestrians would be walking On a car traffic lane. Period.

It’s not easy to see but on the right there is some kind of tunnel which is a large sidewalk, really well protected and usable. Some people just NEED to walk on this cycle path and I can’t know why. (I take this path several times a day, not my video though)

Ever hear of share the road? Pissin’ contests are best left to the dogs. Evidence? Triathlete cyclist traveling 17 – 19 mph on a crowded trail + distracted pedestrian – a recipe for disaster. The trail is absolutely unsuitable for training. http://www.dallasnews.com/…/details-emerge-about… [http://www.dallasnews.com/news/news/2011/03/08/details-emerge-about-joggers-death-on-dallas-katy-trail-&h=zaqehk1pf_green]